Comparison

Remote Control Sam TV vs AFS TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control Sam TV

Control your smart TV with ease using this intuitive remote application. Navigate channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and even use a keyboard for text input. Unlock premium features for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Full TV control
  • Volume and channel switching
  • App and menu selection
  • Keyboard input
  • Premium subscription for advanced features
Features
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Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Sam TV remote control. The original remote control for Sam TV. Forget about searching for buttons in the dark! This ergonomic remote is the key to instant access to the entire entertainment world on your TV. You can use all the necessary functions from increasing the volume and switching channels to selecting applications and menus, even using the keyboard. Simplicity. Reliability. Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Samsung TV remote control! The app offers Premium subscription for those who want to unlock additional features and make the proccess of controling smart TV more convenient Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNADbi_-mvFej86FbOFhI-X6-UC4mIdbGWbNqxaNVx8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zDJBgwzu93_QVkXAYs8gzJI7NhnAyFQFu817Rhk_GpE/edit?usp=sharing

About

AFS TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control for your streaming devices. Easily manage playback, navigate menus, and enter text with an intuitive interface. It's a convenient solution for controlling your home entertainment from your phone.

Highlights
  • Full remote control (power, volume, navigation)
  • Quick access to apps and streaming services
  • On-screen keyboard for text entry
  • Smooth Wi-Fi connection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Replacement for lost physical remotes
Features
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Turn your phone into a convenient remote for your streaming device and enjoy easy control of your home entertainment in one place. Quickly access playback, navigation, and key device functions through a simple and intuitive interface designed for everyday use. Key Features: - Full remote control for power, volume, and navigation - Easy access to installed apps and streaming services - On-screen keyboard for fast text entry and searching - Smooth Wi‑Fi connection for quick setup and responsive control - User-friendly layout for effortless daily use - Handy replacement when your physical remote is misplaced or out of reach Enjoy a simpler way to control your streaming experience and manage your favorite content from your phone with ease. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11N_HJ0iPe3LJ-oOXw4zsKF3veEguSIFPXaeMckX9CPA/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/10nIXH5CYZV7ak677ePa4g-lKAnlDKCkH3v66Flc1bxo/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Remote Control Sam TV3 screens
AFS TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Control Sam TV at every 3 weeks against AFS TV Remote's every 4 months. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AFS TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Remote Control Sam TV against 4.5 for AFS TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 530 and 846 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's written reviews are positive against 43% of AFS TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, AFS TV Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control Sam TV versus AFS TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control Sam TVAFS TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (530 ratings)4.5 (846 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings530846 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITEDJeroen Bakker

Customer experience

Remote Control Sam TV

All ratings530 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative44.9%

AFS TV Remote

All ratings846 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative52.2%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control Sam TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on opening screen
  • Connectivity issues
  • Subscription problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape text input
  • Dark mode
  • Better TV compatibility

AFS TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote Control Sam TV

Subscriptions6
  • Special Offer Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium$3.497 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium3 Days trial$3.497 Days
Show 3 more
  • Sam Smart TV Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • Sam Smart TV Year Premium$29.991 Year
  • Smart View Special Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Premium$119.99
9 purchases

AFS TV Remote

Subscriptions9
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller$5.997 Days
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller$7.997 Days
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller$19.991 Month
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control Sam TV free?
Remote Control Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AFS TV Remote free?
AFS TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control Sam TV or AFS TV Remote?
AFS TV Remote is rated higher. Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while AFS TV Remote averages 4.5 from 846 ratings.
Do Remote Control Sam TV or AFS TV Remote have ads?
Neither Remote Control Sam TV nor AFS TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control Sam TV or AFS TV Remote?
Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and AFS TV Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Remote Control Sam TV was updated on November 7, 2026 and AFS TV Remote on November 5, 2026.

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